He is known for continuously changing his look (hair, wardrobe, make-up)--even pioneering this style before people like Madonna, Brittany Spears and Lady Gaga began to emulate him. He declined the honour of being knighted by Queen Elizabeth herself in his native homeland of the U.K.Plays the guitar, keyboards, harmonica, saxophone, viola, cello, koto, percussion. And of course, he sings as well.Was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.